The projects shown in this book create extraordinary effects that make us doubt and fall for their magic. Waves and mazes, overlapping images, the stereoscopic vision tricks of graphic or space designs, the works showcased are wonderful examples of what an optical illusion is and how it tickles our mind.

Beginning with the simplest possible form, this gorgeous book showcases the multiple possibilities folding techniques offer nowadays. It illustrates how folded materials such as paper, plastic and textiles can be applied to very different areas of creation such as fashion, jewellery, interior design or architecture. This insightful and beautifully illustrated volume reveals how folding presents many intriguing challenges for designers, not to mention end results that will wow those who love innovative design. The Art of Folding goes far beyond the boundaries of origami and folded paper, shedding light on a whole range of possibilities and materials.

Charles Trebbi is an urban architect, designer, and artist specialized in the infinite possibilities of folding, cutting and assembling all sorts of materials.

This volume explores and provides clear and detailed and in detail illustrated explanations of all kinds of outerwear patterns for women and men.

Antonio Donnanno is a patternmaking techniques teacher, fashion school director, and author of dozens of fashion books.

Famous consultant and author Elisabetta Drudi has illustrated the book.

This outstandingly illustrated volume presents an unsurpassed collection of the most original and new characters from designers all around the world. This book is organized into three main sections: a showcase of characters grouped by color identification and the particular technique used to create them, interviews with the designers, and the design processes involved in the development of each character. Full of Characters is a visual celebration of design, process, and imagination.